San Juan City launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month

MANILA, Philippines —San Juan City, in cooperation with the Caring Keri Foundation, launched its Breast Cancer Awareness Month celebration on Oct. 5 at the Makabagong San Juan Theater inside the Makabagong San Juan National Government Center.

The event, with the theme “Wellness and Wisdom: A Journey of Strength and Survivorship,” brought together 236 breast cancer patients and survivors for a day focused on health, wellness, and survivorship.

The event featured various free health and wellness services, including:

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• financial assistance: ₱10,000 to patients who are undergoing active treatment and ₱5,000 for those who are cancer survivors and undergoing monitoring
• zumba
• flu and pneumonia vaccination
• nutrition counseling
• Unilab services
• ECE Pharma services
• dental services
• chest X-ray
• Cancer Warrior registration
• yoga and meditation

Mayor Francis Zamora shared the journey that he and his wife, Keri Zamora, went through following her breast cancer diagnosis in February 2019, including the challenges they faced and the treatments she underwent.

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The mayor encouraged the patients and survivors in attendance not to lose hope, to remain strong throughout their journey, and to follow the advice and guidance of their doctors.

He also assured them of the continued support of the city government as they navigate their journey toward recovery and survivorship.

As part of the celebration, cancer patients and survivors received financial assistance from the city government and health kits.

The launch marked the beginning of San Juan City’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities, which will culminate in a separate celebration at the end of October. /atm